Among many other benefits — You’ve probably heard it said that creativity is a critical component of success. But what does that really mean? Is it just about being artistic? In business, creativity is about coming up with new ideas that are innovative and outside the box. …

Why your workspace matters — We all know that first impressions matter. And when it comes to your workspace, that impression can have a big impact on your productivity. According to a study by the University of Minnesota, participants who had a neat and organized workspace were more likely to be productive than those with…

Because some of us just say YES too much — In our fast-paced, constantly-connected world, it’s easy to feel like we’re always on the go. We’re bombarded with requests and demands from others, and it’s hard to know when to say “no.” But the truth is, learning to say “no” is one of the simplest and most effective ways to…

A playbook on how to negotiate a better salary — Your boss calls you into her office for a chat. It’s not good news. She begins by telling you that you’re not meeting her expectations and that your performance has been slipping. She then delivers the kicker: your salary is being cut. …

Stepping into another mode of living — The term “memento mori” is derived from Latin which translates to “remember that you will die”. It is a reminder of our mortality, a constant reminder that death is inevitable. …

Productivity means different things to different people. For some, it might mean cranking out a high volume of work in a short period of… — Productivity means different things to different people. For some, it might mean cranking out a high volume of work in a short period of time. For others, it might mean working smarter, not harder, to achieve the same goal. But there’s one thing all productive people have in common: they…

Dream it. Ask it. Get it. — When it comes to salary negotiations, we are not always asking for enough. This is because we may not be aware of our true value, or we may be afraid to ask for more than what is currently being offered. …

Coding memos that are often not part of the self-taught Bootcamp curriculum — Some things are learned the hard way. In part, it’s due to the new general of software developers who are self-taught or have come out of some Bootcamp equivalent course. Don’t get me wrong — there’s nothing wrong with being self-taught. All programmers are self-taught to a certain degree. No…

Demystifying the latest and greatest thing since Google itself — In the world of machine learning models, TensorFlow is known to dominate the field. But what is TensorFlow? Why does it matter? and how is it transforming the way we work with information? In a nutshell, what is TensorFlow? TensorFlow is a powerful open-source software library for data analysis and machine learning. Originally developed by researchers…